The Herschel Select 500W Portable Infrared Heater is a compact, energy-efficient heating solution designed for flexible, everyday comfort. Ideal for smaller rooms, home offices, and targeted warmth, it delivers gentle radiant heat exactly where it’s needed.
Product Overview
The Herschel Select Portable 500W Infrared Heater provides efficient, low-energy warmth using advanced infrared technology. Unlike traditional convection heaters, it heats people and objects directly rather than warming the air, creating faster comfort with less heat loss.
If you’re new to infrared heating, our Infrared Panel Heaters User Guide explains how radiant heat works, how to size heaters correctly, and where they perform best.
Its portable design makes it perfect as a top-up heater in bedrooms, studies, garden offices, and workspaces where permanent heating isn’t required. For more portable options, you may also like our Portable Heaters Collection.
Key Features
- 500W targeted infrared warmth for smaller spaces
- Portable, freestanding design with stable feet
- Silent operation — no fan, no moving parts
- No light emission or glare
- Quick, comfortable warmth with no drafts
- Helps reduce need to heat the whole house
- Low maintenance solid-state construction
- Eco-minded build: over 95% recyclable at end of life
Heating Performance & Efficiency
Infrared heating offers a comfortable and economical way to warm a space. The Select 500W heater delivers:
- Quick, gentle warmth
- Even heat distribution without drafts
- No air circulation, ideal for allergy sufferers
The lower wattage makes it particularly suitable for smaller or well-insulated rooms where efficient, targeted heating is preferred. If you’re aiming to reduce wasted energy through zoned heating and smarter habits, our Carbon Neutral Heating Guide is a helpful next read.
Design, Portability & Ease of Use
The Herschel Select 500W is designed for simple, hassle-free use:
- Freestanding, portable design
- Supplied with stable feet and a fitted UK plug
- Ready to use straight out of the box
Its slim, understated appearance allows it to blend easily into modern interiors without taking up unnecessary space.
Quiet, Safe & Low Maintenance
With no moving parts or fans, the heater operates:
- Silently
- With zero light emission
- With no maintenance requirements
This makes it ideal for bedrooms, offices, and quiet environments.
Sustainability & Build Quality
Built using high-quality solid-state components, the Select range is designed for long-term performance and minimal environmental impact. The heater is:
- Highly energy efficient
- Over 95% recyclable at end of life
- Supplied in largely recyclable packaging
A responsible choice for eco-conscious households.
For commercial office environments, please also see the Select Ceiling Tile heaters which can be used in conjunction with Under Desk heaters to provide a complete office space heating solution.
If you’re choosing a heater for a bathroom or en-suite, our Bathroom Heaters User Guide covers safe heater types, sizing, and IP considerations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Herschel Select 500W infrared heater work?
It uses infrared technology to warm people and surfaces directly rather than heating the air, providing faster and more efficient comfort.
Is this heater suitable for bedrooms or home offices?
Yes. Its silent operation and gentle warmth make it ideal for bedrooms, studies, and offices.
More Frequently Asked Questions below.
Need help deciding if portable infrared is enough?
Our Infrared Heating Heat Loss Calculator can help you estimate the output needed for your room, and our What is Infrared Heating? guide explains how portable radiant heat compares with fixed heating options.
